SWIFT/BIC code SCSBTWTP053
SCSBTWTP053 belongs to Shanghai Commercial and Savings Bank, LTD., The in Keelung, Taiwan.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SCSBTWTP053 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SCSBTWTP |
| Branch code | 053 |
| Bank | Shanghai Commercial and Savings Bank, LTD., The |
| Branch | Keelung Branch |
| City | Keelung |
| Country | Taiwan |
The way the Shanghai Commercial and Savings Bank, LTD., The SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- SCSB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- TW Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- TP Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- 053 Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which branch is behind BIC SCSBTWTP053?
SCSBTWTP053 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Keelung Branch, a branch or department of Shanghai Commercial and Savings Bank, LTD., The in Keelung, Taiwan. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use SCSBTWTP instead of SCSBTWTP053?
SCSBTWTP is the main office of Shanghai Commercial and Savings Bank, LTD., The, while SCSBTWTP053 is Keelung Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SCSBTWTP053 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Shanghai Commercial and Savings Bank, LTD., The in Taiwan?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Taiwan with transfer services before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Shanghai Commercial and Savings Bank, LTD., The?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do the letters in SCSBTWTP053 stand for?
SCSB is the institution code of Shanghai Commercial and Savings Bank, LTD., The, TW is the ISO code of Taiwan, TP is the location code and 053 identifies the department Keelung Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Shanghai Commercial and Savings Bank, LTD., The?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SCSBTWTP053, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. Taiwan uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.